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3232Top 10 Reasons We Love Middleburg Montessori Schoolhttp://artofthepiedmont.org/top-10-reasons-love-middleburg-montessori-school/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/top-10-reasons-love-middleburg-montessori-school/#respondFri, 13 Feb 2015 01:31:33 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=945In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a quick post on the top 10 reasons why we love Middleburg Montessori School: The teachers are dedicated, caring professionals. The school offers real-world experiences that prepare students for real life. Teachers are guides that help students to be self-directed. Students learn to take leadership roles within the classroom. Students […]

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/top-10-reasons-love-middleburg-montessori-school/feed/010 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss Art of the Piedmont This Yearhttp://artofthepiedmont.org/10-reasons-wont-want-miss-art-piedmont-year/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/10-reasons-wont-want-miss-art-piedmont-year/#respondWed, 28 Jan 2015 01:54:22 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=947This year’s Art of the Piedmont is an event you won’t want to miss — great art, great food, great people and a great cause. Want more details? Here’s our list of the top 10 reasons you’ll want to be at Art of the Piedmont on Feb. 20: You’ll see fabulous art and maybe even […]

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/10-reasons-wont-want-miss-art-piedmont-year/feed/0FAQ: What to Expect at the 4th Annual Art of the Piedmonthttp://artofthepiedmont.org/faq-expect-4th-annual-art-piedmont/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/faq-expect-4th-annual-art-piedmont/#respondTue, 27 Jan 2015 14:50:07 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=953If you haven’t been to Art of the Piedmont before, you’re in for a delightful treat. You’ll see some of the region’s finest artwork and if you see something that suits your fancy, you’ll also have the opportunity to make it yours. If you want to know more about what you can expect this year, […]

]]>If you haven’t been to Art of the Piedmont before, you’re in for a delightful treat. You’ll see some of the region’s finest artwork and if you see something that suits your fancy, you’ll also have the opportunity to make it yours.

If you want to know more about what you can expect this year, here are the answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked:

When you enter, you’ll receive a bid number. If you see some artwork you’d like to bid on, one of our volunteers will provide you with a slip of paper on which to write your bid number, the name of the artwork you’d like to bid on and the amount of your bid. If you’re interested in concierge bidding, please contact us at info@artofthepiedmont.org for more details.

How will I know if I’m the highest bidder?

This year, we will be conducting a blind auction, meaning we will not be revealing the amount of the winning bid until the auction has ended. We will have a list of all the artwork for sale along with the number of the winning bidder on display throughout the auction. If you see your number listed, you’ll know you’re the highest bidder. If not and there’s still time left to bid, you’ll need to bid higher in order to win.

When does the bidding end?

We have a firm deadline of 8:30 p.m. for the bidding this year. We will provide you with a 2-minute warning before bidding ends and make an announcement once the bidding is over.

How much does the art sell for?

In the past, some of the artwork has sold for hundreds of dollars, while others have sold for thousands. Of course, since this is an auction, the price of any item will be determined by the highest bidder.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, personal checks, Visa and Mastercard.

If I win, how do I get my art?

Winning bidders must provide their bid numbers and a receipt for payment to collect their artwork. All artwork must be collected the night of the auction.

What if I don’t win anything, but I still want to help Middleburg Montessori School?

We will be accepting donations for Middleburg Montessori School the night of the auction as well. Keep your eye out for our collection box. We accept cash and personal checks. Please make checks out to “Friends of Middleburg Montessori School.”

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http://artofthepiedmont.org/art-resources-middleburg-va-2/#respondWed, 21 Jan 2015 19:19:45 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=941Whether you’re an artist, an art collector or just interested in the arts, the quaint town of Middleburg, Virginia, has plenty to offer. The town is host to three major galleries — Red Fox Fine Art, the Sporting Gallery and the Byrne Gallery — that have served as the heart of the town’s art scene for many years. But you […]

Middleburg is also the home of the National Sporting Library and Museum, which has more than 200 works of sporting art in its collection, including portraits of famous race horses by Edward Troye and Alvin Fisher, paintings of hounds by Gustav Muss-Arnolt, bronzes by Herbert Haseltine and John Skeaping, portraits of horses and their owners by Franklin Voss and Jean Bowman, American weathervanes from the collection of the late Paul Mellon, and watercolors by Henry Thomas Alken Sr. In addition to displaying works from its permanent collection, the museum and library also feature special exhibitions when it receives items on loan from private owners and other institutions. Current exhibits include Edward Troye and His Biographers: The Archive of Harry Worcester Smith & Alexander Mackay-Smith (October 1, 2014 – February 22, 2015, Library) and Faithfulness to Nature: Paintings by Edward Troye (October 26, 2014 – March 29, 2015).

The community’s vibrant art scene includes a local art organization known as the Middleburg Arts Project, an artist-run group that is dedicated to promoting visual arts in Middleburg. To get the latest information on art happenings and exhibits year-round, be sure to check out their website.

We are curious: What are some of your favorite art resources in Middleburg, VA?

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/art-resources-middleburg-va-2/feed/0Take a look at the 2015 Art of the Piedmont brochurehttp://artofthepiedmont.org/take-look-2015-art-piedmont-brochure/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/take-look-2015-art-piedmont-brochure/#respondTue, 20 Jan 2015 19:15:51 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=933The 2015 Art of the Piedmont Art Auction and Reception brochure is in select stores in Middleburg and surrounding areas, but you can also take a look at it now by downloading the brochure here: Art of the Piedmont 2015 brochure. We look forward to seeing you at our event at the Middleburg Community Center on Feb. 20 […]

]]>The 2015 Art of the Piedmont Art Auction and Reception brochure is in select stores in Middleburg and surrounding areas, but you can also take a look at it now by downloading the brochure here: Art of the Piedmont 2015 brochure.

We look forward to seeing you at our event at the Middleburg Community Center on Feb. 20 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Middleburg, VA – Jan. 20, 2015 – Middleburg Montessori School will host its 4th Annual Art of the Piedmont Art Auction and Reception at the Middleburg Community Center on Feb. 20, 2015.

Unison Farm III by Mary Champion

Twenty artists will be featuring their works this year, including Anthony Barham, whose oil paintings capture the animals of Virginia’s Hunt Country; Mary Champion, who interprets the rural Virginia landscape in light-filled paintings; Gail Guirreri-Maslyk and her dynamic oil paintings; Katherine Riedel with her inspired paintings of the Piedmont landscapes; and Diane R. Weiner, whose award-winning oil paintings study the emotional lives of bovines.

The event benefits Middleburg Montessori School, which has employed Maria Montessori’s uniquely successful method to educate a diverse student body for more than 30 years. The school is expanding rapidly at its Atoka Village location, having added elementary grades in 2011 and toddler and middle school programs last year, and plans to begin construction on a new building at its campus this spring.

Last year’s auction drew 350 people and $42,000 in art sales proceeds, which was divided evenly between the local participating artists and the school. For more information about this year’s auction, please visit www.artofthepiedmont.org.

Middleburg Montessori School is an AMI-recognized Montessori school that fosters independence and the love of learning in children ages 1 1/2 through 15. For more information, visit www.middleburgmontessori.com.

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/press-release-art-piedmont-art-auction-reception-held-feb-20/feed/0Art of the Piedmont to be held Feb. 20, 2015http://artofthepiedmont.org/art-piedmont-held-feb-20-2015/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/art-piedmont-held-feb-20-2015/#respondFri, 12 Sep 2014 13:11:22 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=782Save the date! Next year’s Art of the Piedmont will be held Feb. 20, 2015, at the Middleburg Community Center. The auction promises to be better than ever before. Stay tuned for more details!

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/art-piedmont-held-feb-20-2015/feed/010 Things You’ll Miss if You’re Not at Art of the Piedmonthttp://artofthepiedmont.org/10-reasons-miss-art-piedmont/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/10-reasons-miss-art-piedmont/#respondThu, 20 Feb 2014 14:26:15 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=678This year’s Art of the Piedmont is an event you won’t want to miss — great art, great food, great people and a great cause. Want more details? Here’s our list of the top 10 reasons you’ll want to be at Art of the Piedmont Friday night: You’ll see fabulous art and maybe even take […]

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/10-reasons-miss-art-piedmont/feed/0FAQ: What to Expect at Art of the Piedmonthttp://artofthepiedmont.org/what-to-expect-at-art-of-the-piedmont/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/what-to-expect-at-art-of-the-piedmont/#respondMon, 17 Feb 2014 16:31:44 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=707If you haven’t been to Art of the Piedmont before, you’re in for a delightful treat. You’ll see some of the region’s finest artwork and if you see something that suits your fancy, you’ll also have the opportunity to make it yours. But even if you’ve joined us before, we have some new twists in […]

]]>If you haven’t been to Art of the Piedmont before, you’re in for a delightful treat. You’ll see some of the region’s finest artwork and if you see something that suits your fancy, you’ll also have the opportunity to make it yours.

But even if you’ve joined us before, we have some new twists in store for you this year.

If you want to know more about what you can expect this year, here are the answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked:

When you enter, you’ll receive a bid number. If you see some artwork you’d like to bid on, one of our volunteers will provide you with a slip of paper on which to write your bid number, the name of the artwork you’d like to bid on and the amount of your bid. If you’re interested in concierge bidding, please contact us at info@artofthepiedmont.org for more details.

How will I know if I’m the highest bidder?

This year, we will be conducting a blind auction, meaning we will not be revealing the amount of the winning bid until the auction has ended. We will have a list of all the artwork for sale along with the number of the winning bidder on display throughout the auction. If you see your number listed, you’ll know you’re the highest bidder. If not and there’s still time left to bid, you’ll need to bid higher in order to win.

When does the bidding end?

We have a firm deadline of 8:30 p.m. for the bidding this year. We will provide you with a 2-minute warning before bidding ends and make an announcement once the bidding is over.

How much does the art sell for?

In the past, some of the artwork has sold for hundreds of dollars, while others have sold for thousands. Of course, since this is an auction, the price of any item will be determined by the highest bidder.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, personal checks, Visa and Mastercard.

If I win, how do I get my art?

Winning bidders must provide their bid numbers and a receipt for payment to collect their artwork. All artwork must be collected the night of the auction.

What if I don’t win anything, but I still want to help Middleburg Montessori School?

We will be accepting donations for Middleburg Montessori School the night of the auction as well. Keep your eye out for our collection box. We accept cash and personal checks. Please make checks out to “Friends of Middleburg Montessori School.”

]]>http://artofthepiedmont.org/what-to-expect-at-art-of-the-piedmont/feed/0What Makes Middleburg Worth the Triphttp://artofthepiedmont.org/what-makes-middleburg/
http://artofthepiedmont.org/what-makes-middleburg/#respondSun, 16 Feb 2014 14:52:30 +0000http://artofthepiedmont.org/?p=675When you join us for Art of the Piedmont on Friday, Feb. 21, you’ll not only have an opportunity to acquire some of the region’s finest artwork, you’ll also get a rare glimpse into quintessential small-town America. That’s because Art of the Piedmont takes place in Middleburg, Va., a historic town of about 600 people nestled among rolling […]

When you join us for Art of the Piedmont on Friday, Feb. 21, you’ll not only have an opportunity to acquire some of the region’s finest artwork, you’ll also get a rare glimpse into quintessential small-town America. That’s because Art of the Piedmont takes place in Middleburg, Va., a historic town of about 600 people nestled among rolling hills of farmland in southwestern Loudoun County.

The premier destination in Virginia’s horse country, Middleburg is renowned as a place for horse lovers, whether your passion is horseback riding, horse-racing, fox hunting or other equestrian activities.

But Middleburg has a lot more to offer as well. The heart of the town is its three-block walkable main street on Rte. 50, along which you’ll find a bevy of one-of-a-kind shops, including an organic butcher shop that sells locally grown meat, antique dealers, clothing stores, restaurants and much more. Don’t forget to wander along the side streets as well to discover other hidden gems, including an independent bookstore and the town’s visitor center, known as the Pink Box.

And the town is rich in history as well. Founded in 1787 by John Leven Powell, Middleburg developed as a coach stop on Ashby’s Gap Turnpike, becoming a commercial center for the region. It declined in population and fortune after the Civil War, but saw new growth in the early 20th century as an equestrian destination.

Whatever your reason for joining us in Middleburg, we hope you’ll enjoy not just the Art of the Piedmont, but the town’s other offerings as well. To find out more about what’s available in Middleburg, please visit Middleburg Online.